Being a Knight of the Order of the Temple and what Commandery is all about Sir Knight John E Helcl II Grand Standard Bearer Grand Commandery of Minnesota 20142015 Past Commander Cyrene Commandery 9 20122014 ID: 290782
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School of the New Knight
Being a Knight of the Order of the Temple, and what Commandery is all about
Sir Knight John E.
Helcl
, II
Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Commandery of Minnesota, 2014-2015
Past Commander, Cyrene Commandery #9, 2012-2014
(Revised March2015)Slide2
Course Topics
Structure from Constituent Commanderies to the Grand Encampment
Expectations of a Commandery, Officers, Knights; and the Ralph Kirk Award
Uniforms, Regalia, and Procurement
Question and answer sessionSlide3
Uniforms Slide4
Standing tall, looking good
Quartermastering
smartly, efficiently, and correctlySlide5
Uniform types
Traditional/Class A
Cap and Mantle (Canadian Version)Slide6
Cap and Mantle in the U.S.
(P.S.: Don’t be the guy that wears his jewels on his mantle!)Slide7
More common uniforms
Summer Uniform
Class A Combination Cap VariantSlide8
Other uniforms used
Prelate robes
Frock coatSlide9
Just for illustration
QUICK!
What are the ranks of these four Knights????Slide10
1800’s TemplarySlide11
Quick and Dirty Rule #2
Uniforms:
Uniform standards (not counting hats) can be established by each Grand Commandery, who are allowed to draft their own regulations
Constituent Commanderies can elect any uniform variant that is provided by their state Grand Commandery’s regulations, but it has to be consistent for all the Knights of that Commandery
Hats/Covers:
The Grand Encampment establishes the regulations for headgear
According to current G.E.
regs
:
Currently, only the white battalion cap and the white-feathered chapeau are allowed with Class-A uniforms
Only the battalion cap can be used with the Summer uniforms
The pillbox cap is only allowed for use with the MantleSlide12
At TriennialSlide13
Not all States Dress the Same : East Coast EasterSlide14
Not all States Dress the Same : The
OkiesSlide15
Who makes the call?
Each Commandery decides as a group which uniform will be utilized by that Commandery.
Seen here are the U.S. Cap & Mantle, Grand Officer’s, Class A, and Class A with battalion cap variant uniforms.Slide16
Uniform Regulations
Constituent Commandery Recorders should contact the Grand Recorder, RESK Harland Thomeson for copies of the Grand Commandery uniform standards found in the GCKTMN Constitution (or ask your District Commander to email you a copy)
Quick Rules
Right side of uniform is for Grand Encampment ONLY
Non-Commandery-related items PROHIBITED
U.S. Naval Uniforms o.k.Slide17
Uniform procurementSlide18
Where to get the goods:
Dean & Associates
Nayelsis
Masonic Supplies
Lauterer
Masonic Supply
True to my Faith Masonic and Templar Supply
Red Tower Masonic Regalia
Roulet
Company
Simpsons Jewelers
Knight Templar Universal/The Universal Chapeau Online
The Salute Uniform Store
Los Angeles Fraternal Supply Company
Glendale Parade Store
Kalamazoo Regalia (pricey)
Milford Commandery
1800nametapes
The MAAC Masonic & fraternal supply (F&AM/PHA)
New London Regalia
Hiram Hunter Masonic Supply
Lynch Kelly Knights of Columbus supply
Lighthouse Fraternal Supply
Fratline
fraternal supply
JP Luther Company
And eBay!Slide19
What can be found on eBay?Slide20
Search smart and often
Vary search terms & spellingLook for incorrectly categorized itemsEye military surplus providers
Other fraternal organizations
Looking for a uniform coat?
Search for:
U.S. Navy/Naval uniform
Coast Guard uniform
Merchant Marine Uniform
“Dress Blues” (non-USMC/Army/Air Force)
Canadian/UK Naval uniforms
And occasionally an actual Commandery uniform can be foundSlide21
Save cash, use variants!
ChapeauClass A
Frock Belts
Straps or Barrel Chains
Official templar swords
Saucer/Battalion Cap or KC Chapeau
Cap and Mantle
Leather Belts
Leather straps or throgs
Inexpensive generics
Minor tweaks found in the uniform
regs
can save your Knights a bundle!Slide22
Headgear
Chapeau
KC ChapeauSlide23
Simpler can be cheaper.
Class A (With Combination Cap)
Cap and MantleSlide24
Belts
Frock Belt
Leather/Piper’s Belt*
(*beware width)Slide25
Swords
Ames & Co. Sword
Generic (eBay)
Be advised: Quality can be iffy…Slide26
When all else fails…
Don’t’ be afraid to ask (or beg) your fellow Knights or Commanderies for their surplus or assistance.
HELP A BROTHER OUT!!!!!Slide27
Q & A and Miscellany
Open floor for discussion